Goodram/Wilk Elektronik Launches IRDM PRO M.2 PCIe Gen 4 x4 Up to 4TB SSD With PS5018-E18 Controller

IRDM, brand of Goodram (Wilk Elektronik SA.), launched IRDM PRO M.2 PCIe gen 4 x4 SSD.

This SSD mass storage device is equipped with a PCIe 4 x4 NVMe interface. Maximum read and write speeds of 7,000MB/s and 6,850MB/s respectively, provide performance and stability. An additional DRAM buffer of up to 2GB contributes to the performance, ensuring that the drive remains stable under heavy load.

The controller of the whole system is PS5018-E18 from Phison Electronics.

Heatsink

Engineers and developers working on the IRDM PRO SSD did not only focus on technical performance, but also on the design. The heatsink that combines matte and glossy elements looks massive and further emphasizes the quality of the whole device. By keeping the black color scheme, it refers to other products of the company’s line, and the whole design retains a modern retro style, taking inspiration from the electronics of the 80’s.

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Performance
The heatsink is made of aluminum, which conducts heat, and the additional holes and cut-outs that are also well matched with the brand logo, ensure a free and even airflow. Once installed, the heatsink guarantees a high performance of the drive even under extreme operating conditions, as proven in laboratory tests – SSD’s uptime at the highest speed increases by up to 60% when compared with using it without any type of heat dissipation tool. The height of the heatsink has been optimized to be as small as possible, yet as efficient as possible.

Warranty and technical support
This SSD is covered by manufacturer’s warranty for 5 years limited by TBW ^(*) and it comes along with technical support. Detailed tests and selection of components made it possible to create an efficient and durable SSD.

^(*) TBW (Total Bytes Written) – SSD durability, a parameter that determines the maximum amount of data that can be saved on a drive until the warranty expires. The TBW parameter is defined in the SSD product specs.